Oklahoma's largest newspaper uncovered new details about the new directional signs that will be installed along Route 66 this spring. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association last month announced the forthcoming signs, including its somewhat altered design. The Oklahoman, based in Oklahoma City, reported this on Monday: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will replace about 80 … Continue reading More details emerge on new Route 66 directional signs for Oklahoma
A World War II bomber landed on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois
A bomber pilot made an emergency landing on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, in 1942, then took off from the same highway after his aircraft was repaired. Reader Dave Todd forwarded me the brief story that was recounted in the Illinois State Journal newspaper on Dec. 30, 1942. The pilot, Lt. John W. Graybill, 25, … Continue reading A World War II bomber landed on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois
Video describes 16 Muffler Men on or near Route 66
A new video was uploaded on Thanksgiving Day that tells about 16 Muffler Men fiberglass giants -- including three new ones -- that stand on or near Route 66. The creator of the video is not just any fan. It's Stone Baker of the "American Giants" video series on his YouTube channel. He's not only … Continue reading Video describes 16 Muffler Men on or near Route 66
Sapulpa lights up its first Tree of Hope for the holiday
The city of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, held a ceremonial lighting Tuesday evening of its inaugural, 26-foot-tall Tree of Hope and other Christmas-themed decor in its downtown area. About 100 people attended the event for the tree-lighting, which featured a Route 66-themed topper, reported the Sapulpa Times. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who oversees the state's tourism department, … Continue reading Sapulpa lights up its first Tree of Hope for the holiday
More details released about Cars Route 66 Road Trip at Disneyland Paris
A blog that closely follows developments at the Walt Disney Co.'s revealed more details about the Cars Route 66 Road Trip attraction coming next year at Disneyland Paris. Laughing Place reported about the "Cars"-themed attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park that Disney and Pixar executives described as "a family-friendly journey, discovering some of the wacky … Continue reading More details released about Cars Route 66 Road Trip at Disneyland Paris
Atlanta, Illinois, votes to create tourism development director position
The city council of the Route 66 town of Atlanta, Illinois, voted last week to create the position of tourism development director and has begun advertising to fill it. According to a news release from Bill Thomas, chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership who is based in Atlanta: The Tourism Development Director will … Continue reading Atlanta, Illinois, votes to create tourism development director position
Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Rose Davis, the widow of Red Oak II creator Lowell Davis, told a local television station she would do her best to preserve a portion of her late husband's complex near Carthage, Missouri. KY3 of nearby Springfield, Missouri, recently interviewed her after Lowell died at age 83 earlier this month. Here are the key elements … Continue reading Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Public hearing set for Dec. 16 on Kingman’s Downtown Infrastructure Design Project
The city of Kingman will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30 p.m. local time on Dec. 16 about its Downtown Infrastructure Design Project. Signals Arizona reports about the proposed project: The City of Kingman has a vision to revitalize the downtown area by improving the walkability and aesthetics for residents, merchants, and visitors while maintaining … Continue reading Public hearing set for Dec. 16 on Kingman’s Downtown Infrastructure Design Project
Gillespie receives state grant to improve its Illinois Coal Museum
The old Route 66 town of Gillespie, Illinois, received a $33,800 state grant to improve its Illinois Coal Museum. The museum was one of 43 that received $22.3 million in grants from the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program. State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, made the announcement, according to The Telegraph in Alton: “The Gillespie … Continue reading Gillespie receives state grant to improve its Illinois Coal Museum
Oklahoma is getting new road signs to mark historic Route 66
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is manufacturing slightly redesigned road signs to mark historic Route 66 throughout the state, including adding dozens of more signs to stretches that lacked them. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association made the announcement earlier this week on its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaRoute66/posts/10158087435772775 The association stated the redesign removes the white bands … Continue reading Oklahoma is getting new road signs to mark historic Route 66